As the curtains close on 2023 and the festive spirit of Christmas surrounds us, we're taking a moment to bask in the glow of gratitude for a remarkable first year in publishing. To our incredible customers, you are the heartbeat of our journey, and we sincerely thank you. Your support and willingness to give our books a try and the enthusiastic return buys and pre-orders propel us into an exciting new chapter of our book series in 2024. Crafting these resources took years of dedication and collaboration before reaching the publishing stage, and this year, we’re proud to say, "How ..read more

Do you avoid 'May Contains', or does it depend on the product? A hotly debated topic, there's often varying opinion when it comes to whether or not it's safe to eat foods with a gluten-related 'may contain' statement on the label. To gauge the views of our readers, we recently ran a poll on our instagram (@itsgreattobeglutenfree) asking readers if they consumed products with a 'may contain' allergen warning. With a little over 90 responses, here are the results: So why the divide? 1) No Governance Currently, 'may contain' statements are not regulated by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (F ..read more

Are you up to date with the changes coming to 2024? After a long transition, the deadline is almost here. Food and drink labels printed after 25th February 2024 must have the following gluten-related ingredients written in BOLD in the ingredients list. Barley Rye Oats Wheat These must also be written in the... Allergen Statement  Exemptions The following ingredients will be exempt from declaring wheat if they are processed in a way that makes them suitable for consumers with a wheat allergy. These are: Glucose Syrup (Wheat) Distilled Alcohols (Wheat) It's important to note that ..read more

We sat down with Cara from Australian Gluten-Free Life Magazine to share the inspiration behind our books and their creation.  Australian Gluten-Free Life Magazine Navigating a coeliac disease diagnosis and adopting a gluten-free diet can be challenging at any age, but it is especially tough for children and their carers. Stefi Mac has developed a series of children’s books to help families adapt to their new way of life. Stefi sat down with AGFL to share the inspiration behind the books and their creation. AGFL: Why did you decide to write a book series about the gluten-free di ..read more

Two little words can make a big difference in the life of a gluten-free child: "No, thanks." When children are uncertain about the gluten-free status of a food, developing the skills to seek answers or say "no, thanks", can help them to assert their dietary needs and avoid gluten exposure. However, for many gluten-free children, navigating their dietary needs in a social situation can be anxiety-inducing, especially when not wanting to offend a well-intentioned loved one or authority figure. In this article, we'll explore some strategies that parents and caregivers ca ..read more